Textile Research & Development Scientist

Location:

Seattle, WA (onsite)

Type:
Full-time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Singletto is building Oxafence, an antimicrobial materials platform designed for real-world infection prevention and military protection. We partner with manufacturers of PPE, uniforms, and other products to translate applied chemistry and microbiology into evidence-backed protective materials. Singletto is a venture-backed Seattle startup focused on scientific rigor, practical product development, and commercialization.

Singletto is seeking an innovative, experienced Textile Research & Development Scientist to develop new antimicrobial textile technologies incorporating Methylene Blue chemistry.

This is a hands-on R&D role based on-site in Seattle, Washington. You will tackle challenging materials science problems, develop novel formulations and application techniques, and translate promising laboratory discoveries into practical, commercially scalable products.

We are looking for a creative problem-solver with deep expertise in textile chemistry, chemical finishing, coatings, and wet processing
. You will design experiments, explore new approaches, overcome technical barriers, and drive innovation from concept through commercialization.

The initial focus will be developing durable antimicrobial treatments for military uniforms or medical apparel, addressing challenges including laundering resistance, light fastness, color stability, and manufacturing scalability. As the program grows, you will help guide and coordinate the work of a small team of chemists and technicians.

Research, Innovation & Problem Solving

Develop innovative chemical treatments, formulations, and application methods for antimicrobial textiles.

Explore coating, pigment application, dyeing, and other chemical finishing techniques for polyester, nylon/cotton (NYCO), and other fabrics.

Solve complex technical challenges involving treatment durability, laundering resistance, light fastness, color stability, and material compatibility.

Design experiments, evaluate results, identify root causes of failures, and develop practical solutions.

Identify promising new materials, technologies, and processes that improve product performance or manufacturability and ensure that the Materials Lab has the necessary equipment and resources to pursue them.

Translate laboratory discoveries into reliable, scalable textile treatments and manufacturing processes.

Develop and refine formulations through laboratory testing, pilot production, and commercial implementation.

Collaborate with textile mills, chemical suppliers, and manufacturing partners to evaluate and implement new techniques.

Establish performance specifications, testing methods, and quality control procedures.

Work closely with Singletto's microbiologists to connect chemical treatment development with antimicrobial performance.

Technical Leadership & Documentation

Help direct and coordinate the work of a small team of chemists and technicians, providing technical guidance and mentoring.

Establish experimental priorities, development milestones, and efficient research workflows.

Maintain rigorous laboratory notebooks, formulation records, and experimental documentation.

Communicate findings, technical challenges, and recommendations clearly to company leadership.

Identify opportunities for intellectual property development and protection.

Must-Haves

Degree in Textile Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related fields.

Significant hands-on R&D experience in textile chemical finishing, coatings, formulation development, or wet…